Does Harborside treat eating disorders that also involve anxiety or trauma?

Yes. Most people we see with disordered eating also manage anxiety, depression, trauma, or other conditions, and care is built to address how these overlap rather than treating eating in isolation.

Can medication be part of eating disorder treatment at Harborside?

It can, when clinically appropriate. Our psychiatric nurse practitioners evaluate whether medication management makes sense alongside therapy and coordinate that plan with your therapist.

Is telehealth appropriate for eating disorder care?

Video-based therapy and medication management work well for many people managing eating disorders, particularly for ongoing care once any medical needs are addressed. Your clinician will talk with you about whether telehealth fits your specific situation.

Do I need to live in Yarmouth Port to be seen by Harborside?

No. Harborside is based in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, and delivers care by video to patients across the state, including West Barnstable and the rest of Cape Cod.

How do I know if I should start with therapy or with a prescriber?

Many people benefit from both, but it's common to start with whichever concern feels most pressing. You can ask about this before booking, and your clinician can help you decide during the first appointment.

What is eating disorder treatment?

Eating disorder treatment helps individuals address unhealthy eating patterns, emotional challenges, and related mental health concerns through professional support.

Who needs eating disorder treatment?

People experiencing concerns related to eating behaviors, food anxiety, body image, or eating disorder symptoms may benefit from professional treatment.

Does Harborside Psychiatry provide eating disorder treatment in West Barnstable, MA MA?

Yes, Harborside Psychiatry provides eating disorder treatment and psychiatric support services for individuals in West Barnstable, MA.

How can I schedule an appointment for eating disorder treatment?

You can contact Harborside Psychiatry at 508-876-3448 to schedule an appointment or learn more about available treatment options.

Eating Disorder Treatment for West Barnstable, MA

Every clinician at Harborside brings an extensive background in treating eating disorders and the conditions that tend to travel with them, from anxiety to trauma histories to mood disorders. That depth matters, because disordered eating is rarely one thing by itself. For West Barnstable, a village that stays quiet and close-knit through the winter after the summer visitors leave, that kind of informed, unhurried care is available without leaving the house. Harborside Psychiatrics is based just up the road in Yarmouth Port, and we work with year-round Cape families, retirees, and households tied to seasonal businesses whose calendar swings hard between July and February.

Eating Disorder Treatment for people in West Barnstable, MA

Care happens over live video, using a secure platform you access through a link sent before each appointment. You need a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and a stable internet connection, and a private room where you can talk freely for the length of the session. Nothing else is required on your end.

An initial evaluation typically runs longer than a follow-up, since it involves a full history of eating patterns, physical health, mood, and any past treatment. Follow-up appointments, whether for therapy or medication management, are shorter and scheduled at a pace that fits the person, sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly, depending on what care requires at that point. If medication is part of the plan, prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, whether that’s in West Barnstable, Hyannis, or wherever you fill prescriptions now. Harborside is based in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, and every clinician on the team is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

How telehealth care actually works

We work with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other patterns of disordered eating, including restriction, bingeing, purging, and the anxious rules people build around food and body image over time. Eating disorders rarely show up alone. Many people we see are also managing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns, trauma, or ADHD, and treatment accounts for how these conditions interact rather than addressing food in isolation.

Care can include ongoing therapy, medication management when it’s clinically appropriate, or both together, coordinated between your therapist and prescriber so the plan holds up over time rather than pulling in different directions.

What we treat

The first appointment is a conversation, not a test to pass. Expect questions about your eating patterns and history, your physical health, any medications you take, past treatment, and what’s going on in the rest of your life, including work, family, and stress. If you’re booking with a prescriber, this evaluation also covers the medical background needed to consider any medication options safely. If you’re starting with a therapist, the focus is on understanding the shape of the problem and beginning to build a working relationship. Either way, you leave with a clearer sense of next steps, not a diagnosis handed to you cold.

What the first appointment involves

Medication management and functional psychiatry at Harborside are performed by psychiatric nurse practitioners: Rachel Egan, RN PMHNP-BC, who is also Harborside’s clinical director, Emily Pardue, RN PMHNP-BC, and Kirstin Ritchie, RN PMHNP-BC. Each is qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe for mental health conditions, including the medical complexity that can come with eating disorders. Full bios and credentials for each of them are on the team page.

Therapy and eating disorder work are delivered by the licensed therapy team: Hannah Legesse, LICSW, Tori Mahoney, LMHC, Jacquelyn Duford, LCMHC ATR, a registered art therapist, and Lexie Carchedi, LCSW. Between them, they bring different training and approaches to therapy for eating disorders and the conditions that often accompany them, and your care is matched to what fits your situation.

Who our clinicians are

Harborside is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly for appointments. Current fees for an initial evaluation and follow-up appointments are listed on the pricing page, and any questions about cost can be answered before you book anything.

What it costs

If you’re ready to schedule, you can book an appointment directly through the website, or reach out first with questions about which clinician might be the right fit. West Barnstable residents work with the same Yarmouth Port-based team as the rest of the Cape, by video, on a schedule built around your week rather than an office’s. You can learn more about our eating disorder treatment services, how we work across Massachusetts, and what care looks like for other Cape Cod communities we serve.

Getting started

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

This page is educational and does not constitute medical advice. It does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you are experiencing symptoms of an eating disorder, including medical complications, please consult a qualified clinician or seek in-person evaluation. [CITATION: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) or NIMH eating disorders overview, for general education on symptoms and risk]

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Harborside treat eating disorders that haven't been formally diagnosed?

Yes. Many clients start therapy for a difficult relationship with food or body image before, or without, a formal diagnosis.

Will my therapist coordinate with my doctor or dietitian?

Yes, when a client is already working with one. Coordination is discussed during intake and ongoing treatment.

Does Harborside provide medical monitoring or meal planning?

No. Eating disorder therapy at Harborside is talk therapy. Medical monitoring, lab work, and meal planning are handled by outside providers and coordinated with as needed.

What if I also need medication for anxiety or depression?

Clients who want medication management can be connected with one of Harborside’s psychiatric nurse practitioners.

Is this a fit for someone who needs a higher level of care?

No. Outpatient therapy isn’t appropriate for every situation. If a higher level of care is needed, your therapist will discuss that directly rather than continuing with weekly sessions alone.

Is this service available outside Massachusetts and New Hampshire?

Currently, eating disorder treatment at Harborside is available to clients located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

If you need help right now

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988. Harborside Psychiatrics does not provide emergency or after-hours care.

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